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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.24, 281.52 and 186.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.24, 281.52 and 186.72 is: 257.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.24 : 281.52 = 186.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.24/281.52 = 186.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.24x = 281.52 × 186.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.24x = 52,565.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,565.41/204.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.37

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